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Emma Watson Thriller 'The Circle' Set for Spring 2017 Release

John Boyega and Tom Hanks also star.

The Emma Watson starrer The Circle has been given a release date via EuropaCorp.

The thriller, which also stars The Force Awakens' John Boyega and Oscar winner Tom Hanks, will hit theaters on April 28, 2017.

The Circle follows a young employee, Mae (Watson), who is working her way up the corporate ladder at the world's largest tech company, where the company's founder (Hanks) encourages her to live with complete transparency.

The End of the Tour scribe James Ponsoldt is adapting and directing Dave Eggers' international best-seller of the same name. Gary Goetzman and Hanks are producing under their Playtone banner, along with Anthony Bregman and Ponsoldt.

Image Nation Abu Dhabi full financed The Circle, which is presented by Image Nation in association with Parkes MacDonald Productions.

Other films expected out in April 2017 include Fast 8 and the YA adaptation Wonder.